Imagine, that it was your child who dreaded every day to go to school. As every night crying himself to sleep, and every morning woke up with a painful lump in his stomach.
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Where there's wanted in the schoolyard was to be "invisible". Hidden away from all the others. A child who wanted to get away, and at worst just wanted to die.
Imagine, that it was your child who was constantly afraid of ugly comments from others just because child differed slightly out appearance.
Imagine, that it was your child who was always chosen last in football bin. Left standing alone, day after day, with a false smile bravely. And that does not even elected, but that eventually only sent to one team.
Imagine, that it was your child who walked around in the schoolyard and who was afraid to not be accepted by the others just because the child has gone inherited cloth, and no access to expensive brands.
Imagine, that it was your child that never was invited home to other children after school, and who always got off at their own invitations.
Imagine, that it was your children who came to school after the weekend and heard about anyone else who had fun in birthdays. But that never even invited.
All this gives scars on the soul.
Scars that comes as a result of ugly looks, comments and ostracism .
Scars that comes as a result of punches and kicks.
Scars that comes as a result of never being seen.
Scars that comes as a result of always feel worthless.
These scars are difficult to remove. But with time they faded. And where the depth of the scars will be in deciding what kind of person your child becomes.
Our job as adults will therefore be to prevent children from getting scars on the soul. Ensuring that children have to experience bullying, nor be involved in creating a childhood filled with great memories.
We adults must have the courage to act.
It is not allowed to close their eyes with a hope that it will disappear by itself. We are required to demonstrate vigor for children's sake.
And we adults must enter the children's various venues, setting a good example and ensure that children learn respect, tolerance and compassion. Where the main message must be that each one of us unique and that all are of equal worth.
- You do not see what they write, but who they write with, advises ChildMinder.
Finally, we adults start with ourselves. Replace backbiting with front talking. Show respect by learning the name of both your child's classmates and their parents. Greet and smile at each other, and if necessary - provide an outstretched hand.
Wishing you a warm and bully-free society!
(Illustration: Berit Roald, NTB Scanpix)
- It was so hurt that I broke down every time I would try to write something about this, says Nemi cartoonist Lise Myhre (39).
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